Shaping Sound

Stunning from second one! Couldn't take my eyes of the dancers, the set was amazing. The story was beautiful and brought me to tears several times. I feel the male roles and dancers were intensely full of strength and emotion. The women were danced beautifully, the roles were not as strongly written but was a completely captivating show and wanted to watch it all over immediately. I want to see more from Shaping Sound and will go at the first opportunity!

Best show ever of all the dance shows I ve ever seen. So original and creative. Love you Travis Wall!

Seriously one of the best show I've ever seen. Travis Wall's work is breath taking.

Hands down the best dance show we have seen. My daughter was a dancer her whole life and I have been to hundreds of dance events and shows. These guys know how to put on a great show. You are mesmerized by all of them ( of course I am partial to Nick) he just draws you in and you cannot stop watching him. I loved their Oxygen show and we will continue to follow their careers, as I know they will all have successful ones.

This show was amazing! The talent of Travis Wall and the rest of the cast is truly incredible. Can't wait to see them again!

As a huge fan of dance and Travis Wall,I knew I had to take the opportunity to see this show. It was one of the most powerful and intense shows I have seen. To watch a story unfold in front of my eyes with no speaking involved, only being told through movement was breathtaking.

Although I've seen a Shaping Sound show before and loved it, I can't say the same about this one. There was too much moving props around and not enough DANCING. There are amazing dancers in this troupe, but I was very disappointed I really didn't get to see them DANCE!!!

This show was incredible. The lights, artistry, choreography, all of it -was over the top!

I've been waiting to see a performance by shaping sound since I saw them on TV and it was so amazing. I've never seen such a passionate performance. It was incredibly moving. Travis Wall is a genius. The dancing was perfect. Loved loved loved this show!

I saw the first tour this company produced and it was amazing. I did not think they could top it, but I was wrong. I saw the new tour and it was even better. It was beautiful. GO SEE THIS.

Travis Wall is one of my favorite choreographers, and he didn't disappoint. This production was filled with innovative movement, emotion, beauty, power, and grace. Unfortunately, I brought my soon-to-be 9-year-old granddaughter who loved the dancing, but (much to my relief) did not understand the highly sexual story line. I tried to gloss over some of the scenes of homosexuality, but the domestic violence and homophobia was hard to explain to her. At that point, I think she had given up trying to follow the story and was just enjoying the spectacular performances. The set and the staging on the set were fabulous, but the lighting was a little annoying, sometimes too bright and sometimes too dark. For adults, the plot of the ballet was intriguing, but it was a little too long. Overall, a wonderful dance experience...for adults.

There are not enough stars to rate this show. These performers and creators are not of this world. It was AMAZING. I have not stopped raving about it.

After the Curtain was absolutely amazing and Travis Wall was brilliant. It was our first time at the Shubert and was completely satisfied with our seats and experience.

Travis Wall and company were amazing!! The creativity of the show floored me and I was amazed with every aspect of the show!!

This show is absolutely phenomenal! The dancing, the story, from the first second to the last I was enraptured.

AMAZING-Travis wall is a creative genius. A must see.

Amazing talent ....you can't miss this if you love "the dance"...at least Contemporary dance although if you love dance, you can't not love this show. Travis Wall will go down in history books as a one of the most progressive choreographers of our time...for all you ballet lovers...you have to step out of the box and see this show...you will not be disappointed. The venue has it's struggles; parking, etc. but the show was well worth the glitches

The dancers really told the story well and the scenes were creative and innovative

As a lifelong dancer, hands-down the best dance show I've ever seen

This show is a masterpiece. The lighting is incredible. The casting is perfect (all of the dancers are incredible in their own right). Choreography is amazing. I could go on and on. GO SEE THIS SHOW!

This show was outstanding, it is good enough for Broadway.

An emotional roller coaster that will take your breath away with its beauty, grace, power and pain. Your muscle's will tense without you realizing as you are transfixed by this truly amazing performance. Spectacular!

A night filled with emotion evoked through dance. We loved it.

Omg what! This show was excellent! Full of darkness but intriguing dance routines.. Travis and all the artist were out of this world good! My 16 year old daughter was left breathless! 10 thumbs up...

Fantastic, amazing, gripping, phenomenal a must-see!

Travis Wall and his company members broke boundaries of performance. The show was emotional, but the storyline was clear. I would go see them dance a hundred times over and enjoy it every time. Highly recommended for the dancers, the creativity, and the music. Outstanding show!

Travis Wall's Shaping Sound After the Curtain is likely the most extraordinary, memorable, breathtaking dance performance I have ever been privileged to experience! Poignant, relevant storyline and dance talent that was incomparable. I found myself having to remind myself to breathe!!!! Do not miss this performance!!!!!

Travis Wall and the entire Shaping Sound cast will change your life with their performance of After the Curtain.

Travis Wall did not disappoint with this show. Behind the Curtain is a fantastic story that was creative, beautiful and tapped into raw emotion. From the lightening and the music to the phenomenal dancing, this show left me in tears on multiple occasions. I could've sat and watched it again immediately. If you miss this show, then you are missing out on a creative masterpiece.

Travis Wall is a brilliant choreographer. The story line was amazing and the dancing was phenomenal. Lex stood out as a superstar. The dance with lex and Travis was my favorite. Can't wait to see them again!

Bravo! Travis Wall put together an fantastic show with beautiful dancing, a wonderful story line, and excellent use of props. Already told friends in other cities to buy tickets!

Travis Wall and the Shaping Sound dancers were breathtaking to watch. Awesome performance!! Worth every penny paid and the hour it took to drive to the venue. I would definitely go see them again. Only set back was the parking garage next to the venue only had two machines to pay your ticket with hundreds of people exiting.

I thoroughly enjoyed this show and would definitely see Travis Wall's Shaping Sound if they ever came back to Columbus. The dancers were incredible, and the story was so well done.

The most enthralling, dynamic and gripping live performance I have experienced in my 41 years. The dancers were mesmerizing and Tyler's vitality is electric. Soul stirring. This performance will stay with me for many years to come.

I went in very excited but not knowing what to expect. This was my first Travis Wall show. I took my 13 year old and her best friend. Although some of the themes were not what I would deem appropriate for her age we thoroughly enjoyed the show. As an aspiring dancer she was inspired and mesmerized.

This is an amazing show. Please go see it if you have the chance

As soon as I knew Travis Wall was coming to town with his new dance company I knew that I wanted to witness his master piece! I did little research about the show, I just bought my tickets and patiently waited until show time. I was pleasantly surprised by the storyline that he chose. The beginning and ending were awesome. But I felt the climax lacked a little. I felt that this part should have been the most powerful but it seemed kind of rushed. But the dancing was great and the performers did an awesome job translating Travis' vision.

Love the variety of dancing for each of the scenes. Great music choice.

Hats off to Travis Wall and his team for creating magic in the form of a beautiful, inspiring, and thought provoking experience. So You Think You Can Dance fans (including yours truly!) get a real treat seeing some old friends and favorites dazzle on stage in this mature performance. Gaby Diaz gave a breathtaking and moving performance as did all the dancers. The choreography was pure "Travis" and you were drawn in at the opening curtain. MOMZ-N-DA HOOD™ is so inspired by the dance community in general but Travis Wall's work sends us running back into the studio to fly higher!

There is nothing quite like being in the same room as artistic genius. This company is thrilling from start to finish. Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini, Teddy Forrance, and Kyle Robinson lead an unbelievably talented cast of technically trained and emotionally deep people. This is a show you won't forget.

I've been to at least 7 shows on Broadway in NYC and San Francisco, a ballet at Lincoln Center, a few Nutcrackers, and several other dance productions because I used to dance and am still a huge fan. This show was the most intricate, had the best musicality, was the most exciting, and entertained me overall more than any of the others. I'd see it again and again if I could! Thank you for coming to the South! So many shows, including SYTYCD don't venture this way. I am so grateful for the opportunity to see it in person and at a great price. Many many many more good wishes and loving thanks! Shannon Fields Wright

If you enjoy shows like "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing With the Stars," you'll LOVE "Shaping Sound - dance reimagined". The show features three winners of SYTYCD (Nick Lazzarini-season 1, Kathryn McCormick-highest placed woman season 6, and Ricky Ubeda-season 11.). Artistic Director Travis Wall was the season 2 runner-up, and has since been nominated five times for choreography Emmy Awards, winning in 2015. Many other cast members have appeared on one or both of the TV shows as contestants, choreographers or featured dancers. All have top flight credentials. This show was exciting, thrilling, moving, sad and joyful in turn. The dancers interpretation of the music, enhanced by the lighting, produced a world-class show. The choreography moved smoothly from piece to piece, and treated us to a wonderful evening.

Amazing show! These guys are incredible! Good music. Great story. Wonderful choreography. Couldn't have been any better.

It was a wonderful show full of amazing talent! Well worth the money! I would definitely see them again if they came to Raleigh again!

I absolutely loved the show! I love, love, love Travis wall and the rest of the Shaping Sound dance crew. I would definitely recommend. These were extremely talented dancer and a well put together show

Was beyond my expectations . The principals were amazing as I didnt expect anything less . The supporttinng dancers was just as superb . Amazing amazing amazing . I wish all of you the most fantastic careers and prosperity . Most Deserving . My only regret was not stoping to speak with Kyle when I saw him at stage door . Wish I would have :) xoxo

What a superb job the creators did to stir each person in attendance! We wanted to cry, cheer and dance alongside them! We had a wonderful time!! Thanks also for the love you showed to your fans :)

We went to the show in Boston and it was so good, we had to see it again! Thankfully, the venue was changed to the Beacon and we could get tickets! It was so much better to see it a second time ... we noticed a lot of little things thruoghout the story. The dancing and choreography were brilliant! We still can't come up with proper words to describe it!

I cried, laughed and loved every minute of it. Wish I had closer seats to see their expressions too. I would have purchased the dvd, if there were one, to rewatch it again, and again. My sister doesn't enjoy opera (this is the closest thing I could relate this dancing experience to), so interpretive stuff might just not be her thing. she found this too sad of a story to keep her amused too. However, I loved it and having recently lost a few key people in my life, I related to a lot of the interpretations; especially when he was being pulled by all sides in the ropes and going nowhere. There were so many memorable parts for me in this dance story performance. Like the mirror routine, where his alter ego comes out and they tussle around. Good job to all the dancers who didn't just interpret A song, but performed, and brought us along on this journey, and it's unfolding through many dances. Travis Wall... You are brilliant!

This was my 2nd time seeing this performance and it didn't disappoint. The story and choreography was amazing. I was excited to see Gaby Diaz return to the tour. We did have a difficult time seeing the side of the stage to our right, from our seats in the orchestra section, which was frustrating. I would highly recommend seeing this show if you have the opportunity.

Incredible!!! I have danced and performed for 35 plus years and LOVE when I see something I haven't seen before!! This performance was a story from beginning to end--it wasn't just 1 piece after another piece--it was strung together brilliantly! Travis is amazing--what a talent!

Wow wow wow , breathtaking , beautiful , uplifting! These are only a few words to describe the show! This way my first time attending anything like this and I am lost for word's! It's a night I'll never forget and will share with anyone i meet!

Although I can appreciate some of the choreography in this stage production, the story line was hard to follow. The entire production was dreary, gloomy, and depressing. I don't go to the theater for that! My granddaughter's comment when it was over was that there were not enough happy dances. I agreed with her 100%.

Travis Wall has created an amazingly deep and poignant performance. This show is thought provoking and will encourage you to evaluate not only if you're living a life true to yourself but also how you're helping others live their truth. There aren't enough stars to give this show its deserved rating.

Creative, spellbinding, heartbreakingly real choreography and breathtaking dancing. Shaping Sound is amazing!

Hands down, the best show I've ever seen. Travis Wall is a genius!

Travis Wall s creative mind expands beyond dance... what he does with the lights is amazing.

What an amazing creation Travis Wall has brought to us with his latest Shaping Sound creation titled After The Curtain. He is taking contemporary dance into the realm of theatre and ballet. A storied dance creation using just enough innovative and creative special effects for a WOW factor, but never detracting from the focus on dance. Truly it was like watching a silent film. While more distinctive costuming might have helped us distinguish the female characters more easily, it's minor in the face of choreography and acting that is on par with Broadway. Lex Ishimoto is not only an incredible dancer, he's an outstanding actor who gave us Jude whether featured or moving a set piece. The women were stunning in their technique an ability to convey the emotion of their particular conflict. Nick Lazzarini, holy cow and Travis Wall, please keep it coming. You are the Linn Manuel Miranda of Dance. On a side note the Detroit Opera House continued to disrupt our evening by continuing to seat people an hour into the performance. Inexcusable! They need to educate their audience and review their late seating policy. When I have a choice between Chicago and Detroit I will now choose Chicago!

I knew going into the show that the dance would be amazing, having seen some of the cast on So You Think You Can Dance. The intricate partnering and timing was pretty incredible. And holy moley, Travis and Gaby, the amount of trust and strength required at the end was incredible! The story was a bit darker than I prefer, but all in all, a wonderful show. Hope that Shaping Sound comes back to Detroit for future shows.

As always Travis Wall is amazing. All the dancers make it look so effortless and so beautiful at the same time!

Travis Wall never ceases to amaze me! Performance was incredible. My only issue is that my view from my seat was partially blocked by a large speaker (not noted when purchased on Ticketmaster).

The choreography in After the Curtain is genius! It is performed with such strength, and beauty, and totally raw emotion. This is the second time that I have seen this show and it was even better than the first time I experienced it. Unforgettable!!

More than simply a dance, it is a whole moving play brought to life through movement. It had me in tears. Beautiful!

Simply amazing. Breathtaking and brilliant. Can't wait to see it again.

I am a big Travis Wall fan. I was expecting beautiful dancing and a light-hearted evening. The show is very dark... literally and figuratively. I must admit the dancing was outstanding. But, the show itself was not my cup of tea. The main character writes plays. He is in a relationship with a girl but meets a guy and falls in love. Someone kills his lover (I'm not sure why?) and he breaks his girlfriend's heart. In the end he commits suicide. Also, there were other less important couples in the show. All of them had dysfunctional relationships.

Travis Wall combines the skill of Baryshnikov and the style of Fosse in this Shaping Sound production! The troupe of supporting dancers are great and Travis and Nick are memorizing to watch! Some in our group found the story a bit dark but all agreed the dancing was fantastic.

The dancing was incredible. Travis Wall is a genius when is come to choreography. My only complaint was the story line. I am not homophobic so that did not bother me, but I was disappointed in the conclusion. Not to be a spoiler for those that go to see it, but the ending was not heroic, it was cowardly and a bit indulgent.

This was an amazing show that combined a beautifully moving story with flawlessly executed choreography. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it and I definitely plan to see Shaping Sound again in the future.

This show was AWESOME! No words, just dancing! Go!

Travis Wall is an exceptional choreographer. Enjoy his routines on So you think ya can dance. Wonderful routines in this show as well. Absolutely loved the black light dance with the floating letter size papers. My wife enjoyed this as well. Look forward to more opportunities to see his work in the future.

Absolutely amazing show. Fabulous dancers. And...Travis dancing, what more could you ask for?

I love Travis Wall s choreography and his show did not disappoint. Every dancer was magnificent and fluent and the moves were so well thought out. The show went beyond that, which exceeded my expectations. Such creativity with the story line and the special light effects on stage. It was awesome!

Travis Wall's Shaping Sound was incredible. If it comes to your town, you definitely should go. Dark, emotional but filled with choreography that turns and twists as the story unfolds.

We LOVE Travis Wall and have watched him since his debut on SYTYCD season 2. I was really excited to take my daughter to see him and the Amazing cast. However, I was disappointed in the darkness of the show. I understand it was "written" this way however, the storyline itself was hard to follow through the First Act. While innovative, the show itself lacked the Wow Factor I was hoping for. Favorite Moment: My daughter and I loved the "Paper" routine.

This show is so magnificent, that words cannot adequately describe it's depth, beauty, or rawness surrounding the story, choreography, or dancing. This is something you must experience.

My daughter and I attended the Phoenix show. It was beautiful, amazing and very moving! Travis has an awesome ability to tell multiple stories via music and dance!

A few bright spots like the scene with the ropes but generally boring. We expected more interesting dance routines. Whole thing was very dark. We had been looking forward to this event for months and were very disappointed.

My daughter and I really enjoyed the show. The storyline was creative and the effects were innovative. I highly recommend this show!

Really from beginning to end just blown away by how beautiful and well done this production was. Only shame was I would have loved to bought the soundtrack, but doesn t seem to be an option from my searches online.

The staging was magnificent. Scenes i will never forget!

My goodness. We knew Travis Wall was talented from SYTYCD. My wife saw his show during DancerPalooza and was in love. But nothing compared to the brilliance of this piece of art. It told a story using minimal language and you felt it. It was triumphant, sad, disturbing, and redeeming. It was quite frankly the best story told through dance that we have ever seen. My wife cried 17 times (her words).

it was not like any dance show I have seen before. It was a full play with complex multi story lines all intertwined using a variety of dance types to unravel the highly personal and somber lives of the characters. The dancing and choreography was so superb that it told the audience every feeling the characters had and lived. Would highly recommend for the adult viewer.

Shaping Sound is simply AMAZING! This is the 3rd time I've seen them and they are completely Awesome! Travis Wall is a genius!

This was one of the best shows I've ever seen. It was expressive and translucent. There were so many moments when I wondered how many times have I been there before. The artistry and athleticism of these dancers is second to none and I felt awe inspired to have been able to witness them sharing their passion and craft. Truly worth every penny.

Such a wonderful performance! Dancers told a story with such fluidity and passion. They seemed to melt and flow. Beautiful, powerful, inspiring, creative, clever. LOVED IT!

The dancing and story line was so captivating that it left me wanting to watch it again from another angle. I will travel to the nearest city to see it again during their winter tour!

Amazing show. Talented cast. We left the show very excited.

Travis Wall is a great choreographer and the cast was amazing but the storyline was depressing and the music monotonous and disharmonic all the way through. I walked away unhappy that i had gone. Sorry. Maybe next show will capture my emotions the way other pieces by Travis Wall have. Nick Lazarini stole the show.

We left before intermission... Travis Wall is such a talented dancer, and some of the dancing and choreography was spectacular, but those moments felt too short-lived.. The story was dark and difficult with a lot of pantomimed emotion and complex relationships being explored. I appreciate the inspiration and ingenuity, but it was hard to watch and the set design was beyond distracting and depressing. Just felt that it needed tightening and revision to tell a strong story.

I was really looking forward to seeing this as I had previously seen Shaping Sound at the Broad. However, this was dreary, repetitive, and difficult to get involved in. It was obviously, written to tell a story....but I could not follow it. The lack of differences and color in costumes, sets and even the music was so disappointing. Luckily, we stayed for the second half in which first routine was excellent, moving and enjoyable. There was another that we enjoyed but had nothing to do with some of the tricks (ropes and flying). The whole thing should have been condensed to an hour with some added excitement. Sorry for this poor review as I adored Travis' individual choreographed routines!!!

I cannot even begin to share the phenomenal level of talent that this show had. I instantly wanted to watch it all again as soon as it was over. I held my breath the entire show. Travis' ability to pair male/male & female/female duets with strength, tenderness & beauty is powerful. The performers dance with every fiber of their being. They were born to dance. Run, don't walk to see Shaping Sound!!!!!!

So much more than I expected and I expected a lot considering it is a Travis Wall production. Mesmerizing, emotional, danced perfectly.

The visuals are incredible and the dancing amazing. 1920's Themed story. Go see this show if you get a chance!!!

WOW! A story beautifully choreographed and danced from start to finish with such heart.

Travis Wall is a genius, and this show was beautiful. It's a must see for modern dance fans. The venue lent itself way to the brilliant show.

Travis Wall (and friends) possess a gift of combining movement, sound, and storytelling! Wall's dance and choreographic brilliance is mesmerizing. I could watch he and his fellow dancers perform for more than the 2 hours this show lasted. Each dance led quickly into the other, all telling one seamless story.

THE Most amazing show I ve ever seen. Beat out some of the musicals I have gone to; unbelievably inspiring.

The choreography was innovative, as Travis Wall always is. The dancing was amazing! That said, a synopsis of the story in the program would have been greatly appreciated.

Shaping Sound was wonderful. Travis Wall is one of my daughter's and my favorite choreographer! His choreography was again creative and unique. We especially liked the wire flying and the dances with the lanterns and the pages. The dance members of the company were so fluid and skilled. Watching a story being told only thru dance was really amazing. We drove 6 1/2 hours to see this performance and would definitely do it again!

Travis and crew have outdone themselves. The story, the execution and talent, the set, the illusions, the emotion, brilliantly thought through and executed. My daughter had gone to the previous show 2 years ago and said \u2018After The Curtain blew her away. I agree completely. Looking forward to what Break The Floor and Shaping Sound does next!